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Christmas

Santa's Christmas Cracker — Teifi Valley Railway

  • Run by Teifi Valley Railway
  • Teifi Valley Railway, Henllan Station — Henllan, Wales, United Kingdom

Next: Dec 5–23, 2026

A festive train ride with Santa at the Teifi Valley Railway in Henllan, Ceredigion, with a Christmas treat for every passenger, on selected days in December. Pre-booking required.

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Next edition

Dec 5–23, 2026

Dec 5–6, 12–13 and 19–23, 11:30–16:00, plus a Friday evening run on Dec 18 (18:00–20:00). Pre-booking required: call 09:00–19:00.

From £11 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Teifi Valley Railway, a volunteer-run railway in Henllan, Ceredigion, invites families to Santa's Christmas Cracker, a festive experience it describes as packed with Christmas cheer, twinkling lights and seasonal magic. Passengers meet Santa, enjoy a special Christmas treat and take a journey on the railway.

The operator says adults receive a festive fare of tea, coffee or sherry and a sausage roll, mince pie or stollen, while children receive a present from Santa, a goodie bag and a drink.

The operator asks for pre-booking, lists telephone numbers to call for bookings, and adds a small administrative charge for any cancellation. Alongside the daytime trains it lists one special evening run.

What to expect

A festive train ride on the Teifi Valley Railway and a meeting with Santa. Adults receive tea, coffee or sherry and a sausage roll, mince pie or stollen; children receive a present from Santa, a goodie bag and a drink. The operator also lists a special night run on one evening.

Practical info

Henllan Station, Llandysul SA44 5TD, on the B4334 between the A484 and the A475, about 4 miles from Newcastle Emlyn; the operator says there is ample parking at the station. Pre-booking is required: the operator's Christmas page lists the booking telephone numbers and asks callers to ring between 09:00 and 19:00. A small administrative charge applies to any cancellation.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I book?▾
The operator's Christmas page asks visitors to pre-book by calling the telephone numbers it lists, between 09:00 and 19:00.
What do adults and children receive?▾
Adults receive a festive fare of tea, coffee or sherry and a sausage roll, mince pie or stollen. Children receive a present from Santa, a goodie bag and a drink.
Is there an evening departure?▾
The operator lists one special night run on a Friday evening in December, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, in addition to the daytime trains.
Where is the railway?▾
At Henllan Station, Llandysul SA44 5TD, on the B4334 between the A484 and the A475, about 4 miles from Newcastle Emlyn. The operator says there is ample parking at the station.
What if I need to cancel?▾
The operator says a small administrative charge applies to any cancellation.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 21, 2026 from the official site: teifivalleyrailway.wales. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: teifivalleyrailway.wales

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